JOIN MY Mount Wilhelm climb expedition, Papua New Guinea’s Highest Mountain
Join me on one of the epic adventures of a lifetime: our Mount Wilhelm climb (4,509m/37,575ft), the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea. I’m also a psychopath, and since I completed the Seven Summits (highest point on every continent) I discovered that some people consider Mount Wilhelm one of the Seven Summits, rather than Puncak Jaya. So, being the autistic box-ticker I am, I have to do it. So let’s do it together!
One of the most remote and exciting peaks in the entire Oceania region. No crowds, no tourist circus, no ski lifts. Just raw jungle, tribal Highlands culture, and one of the most spectacular sunrise summits anywhere on earth It’s challenging, but not technical. If you’re reasonably fit, you can do it. Think of it like Kilimanjaro, but wilder, more authentic, and with way fewer people. LESS THAN 10,000 PEOPLE EVER CLIMBED IT (similar to Everest!).
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Where is Mount Wilhem?
Mount Wilhelm sits in the rugged Bismarck Range of Papua New Guinea, deep in the Highlands — a world of valleys, villages, and cloud forests. At 4,509m, it’s the highest point in all of PNG, rising above tropical jungle and glacier-fed lakes.
The climb takes you through traditional Highlands communities, rainforest, alpine meadows, and finally a rocky scramble to the summit for sunrise over the entire country. It’s wild, remote, beautiful, and absolutely unforgettable.
Is Papua New Guinea, and the Mount Wilhelm Cimb Safe Now?
Yes. As long as you go with our trusted local team and stick to the plan. PNG’s cities can be rough, but Mount Wilhelm is in a controlled, rural, community-run area that depends on trekking tourism.
Our itinerary is tightly managed:
- airport pickups
- private transfers
- registered local guides
- community guesthouses
- controlled access to the mountain
You’re not wandering Port Moresby alone at 2am. You’re in the mountains, with local people who grew up here and know every inch of the trail.
How About the PNG Visa?
Super easy. Papua New Guinea now offers e-visas online for most nationalities, and the process is quick and straightforward.
- Cost: $50 USD
- Processing time: usually 3–5 working days
- Validity: 30 or 60 days depending on the option you choose
- Entry: You’ll land in Port Moresby, then we connect to the Highlands
We’ll send you the exact instructions, screenshots, and the correct visa category to select. The PNG e-visa portal is simple, but a few fields can be confusing. We’ll walk you through the whole thing so you won’t make mistakes.
Honestly? It’s rustic, even rough, but that’s part of the adventure.
- 4* or 5* hotel in Port Moresby
- Guesthouse in Kundiawa or Goroka (depending on routing)
- Nondal Guesthouse (local Highlands village stay — amazing experience)
- Wilhelm Base Hut by the lakes (communal mountain hut at approx 3,200m. BASIC AF)
It’s basic but comfortable enough. Clean beds, thick blankets, local meals, and the chance to experience PNG village life up close.
Mount Wilhelm climb Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Port Moresby
- Arrive any time.
- Airport transfer.
- Dinner and drinks.
Day 2: Journey to the lodge (2820m)
- Morning flight to Mt Hagen.
- Our group will be met by our climbing reps and we will transfer to Mt Wilhelm Lodge at Kegsugel.
- The drive is along a rough road, on the deck of a truck, e. 5-6 hours. Rough journey, epic though.
Day 3: Climb to Base Camp (3,300m)
- After breakfast, we will ascend slowly to base camp to acclimatise.
- Eat well for tomorrow’s summit. Packing only essentials; porters carry bags up and back.
- Roughly 3/4 hours hike, 750m altitude gain. Only 5km or so.
- Sleep in simple base camp huts
Day 4: SUMMIT DAY (4509m)
- Tough day. 1am start, summit at sunrise, back to basecamp and onto the lodge.
- 14/15 hours hiking to the summit, then all the way back to Base Camp and down to the Mt Wilhelm Lodge at Kegsugel.
- Overnight at lodge.
Day 5: Back to the real world!
- Brekkie at the lodge then 6 hour drive to airport for 15:50 flight.
- Back to our 4* or 5* hotel in Port Moresby for a celebration (and well earned shower)!
Day 6: FINISH
- Either you’re ready for home. Or, EVEN BETTER, you come and join my Papua New Guinea tribe trip!
- You can book that HERE:
Guides & Safety
- Local PNG guides and a team of porters (compulsory)
- English-speaking support and Everest Summiter (me, Johnny Ward, joining you. Not sure how much help that is though!).
- Radios, first aid carried.
What’s Included
- PNG Guides on the mountain ratio-1 guide to 2 climbers.
- Personal Porters
- Group porters
- All meals
- Road transfers (Mt Hagen – Mt Wilhelm – Mt Hagen)
- 3 night’s accommodation at Mt Wilhelm Lodge (5 day trek) or 2 nights (4 day trek) Based on Twin Share.
- 1 night’s accommodation at Base Camp
- Base Camp Fees
- Track Permit Fees
- Port Moresby 4*/5* hotel.
Not included:
- International flights
- Domestic Flights (Port Moresby to Mount Hagen return flight, around $500 – I can help you organise)
- Travel Insurance. Please take insurance as soon as non-refundable deposit has been paid.
Mount Wilhelm Climb Dates and Price
- April 26th – May 1st
- $2099
HOW TO JOIN! SIGN UP!
You can sign up clicking HERE (dm me on instagram!)
Or here:
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Why Join This Mount Wilhelm Climb?
Mount Wilhelm is everything great adventure travel should be: raw, remote, culturally rich, physically challenging, and utterly rewarding. No crowds. No commercial circus.
Just real adventure, real mountains, real people. And you’ll be climbing alongside me. Sweating, swearing, and loving every second. Come stand on top of Papua New Guinea with us.
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